Jessica Simonton Photography

02/02/2025

1 month already 🥹

01/27/2025

The sweetest little boy 🤗

We are learning new things daily about how to care best for our little dude (like waiting until he’s completely done pooping before changing that diaper at 2am 😂). God is using this new chapter to do a work in us and though it’s taken us out of our comfort zone, we know it’s for something greater!

Shep’s heard lots of Psalms and Acts read out loud. Met our mentor, Fred, last night via zoom. Heard podcast/sermons from and Jon Courson. We’ve danced to (lesson learned in overstimulation). Watched and at the inauguration on the same day that THE won the National Championship. O H - ….

Thank you for the most special photos and for letting us use her beautiful Airbnb space. If you ever need a place to stay, good cup of coffee, or an amazing baked good then check out her shop just south of Columbus in Ashville.

01/20/2025

Shep’s first time at church outside the womb 🙌 At just 2.5 weeks old, it’s so special to see him surrounded by the sounds of praise and the body of Christ. What a sweet moment! 🤍✨
eric.simonton

11/17/2024

If you know them, you love them ❤️ Brandon and Kate own and manage and (The best gym and wellness center in Ohio). It’s truly more than a gym. They have physical therapists in house, transformative lifestyle, nutrition, and workout plans, excellent staff, and coaches. In addition to having regular CrossFit classes (for regular folks like me and separate classes for the more competitive type) they also have that’s an entirely different part of the gym that’s dedicated to some unique classes like their REV, and my personal favorite, Conjugate Strength training.

Their coach led conjugate strength classes blew my mind. I had been doing CrossFit for 6 years prior to moving back to Ohio and was obsessed with how it changed my life for the better. I was more fit in my 30s than I ever was in my 20s. However, I hit a plateau with my strength after a couple years. Conjugate training was the solution! I quickly added 75lbs to my deadlift through consistently showing up to those classes and doing what the coaches said. I also loved that I could still jump into a CrossFit class whenever I felt like it. It’s exactly what my body needed in preparation for my first pregnancy at age 37!
I couldn’t imagine what my body would feel like right now at 35 weeks pregnant if I hadn’t built a solid foundation first.

I’ve also had the privilege of working for Brandon and Kate these last couple years and they’ve been so good to me. They take good care of their staff and care deeply about their members. I’m sad my last day is next week🤰!

That being said, this was my last session before baby comes, and I’m officially on maternity leave!!! CrrrrAzy!

11/06/2024

Bennett Extended Family Photos 🍁🍂

11/06/2024

Bennett Extended Family Photos 🍁 🍂 .

Amelia is the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen 🥰 ! (how could she not be? Look at her momma )

…and she’s fast 😂 This shoot proved that now is a good time for my official maternity leave. It shocked me how out of breath I got just chasing her around. Luckily, I still had some mobility left!

I actually did Amelia’s newborn photos, too, and I can’t believe how quickly she’s growing up. How is she even walking already!?!

Time truly goes so fast and it’s such a wonderful reminder for me to slow down and enjoy these last weeks of pregnancy and cherish all the newborn snuggles when he gets here.

10/25/2024

I know sneak peeks are supposed to be just a few photos but how could I possibly narrow it down more from all these adorable shots?!? We had so much fun with this family and it shows :)

08/26/2024

God is doing a work in me through this pregnancy. He is giving me such a contentment, a desire for simplicity, and most importantly a reliance on Him to provide all I need physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Or maybe it’s more of a return to Him. How true it can be that we are prone to wander. Wander to things that can never bring true contentment, peace, or happiness.

Not a vacation, job, new house, bigger yard, gym PR, or a like on social media.

He deserves the worship, time, and attention that I’ve shamefully given to too many other things over the years. Things that only steal my peace, things that won’t be going with me into eternity, things that make me restless and worried.

Just wanted to share my heart today! Hopefully it speaks to someone else and gives God the glory that He deserves. In my wandering He always comes to my rescue and brings me back just like He says He’ll do in the parable of the lost sheep.

Also!!! So glad I did these photos. I almost didn’t because it was so cold and I was grumpy about it 😂 🥶 .

I brought my cameras on our trip through Glacier and offered to do family photos for the friends we were with. After I did a few for them, I had the mom (one of my best friends ) take my camera and snap a few for us. They turned out so beautiful and I especially love the ones she got of Eric snapping a few photos of me. If you didn’t know this, he was always my second shooter for weddings, and he is SO good! Thank you, Tiff! We’ll cherish these photos FOREVER!

08/16/2024

Glacier National Park Elopment
8-8-24
Brett + Lisa

08/12/2024

What a special last day in Montana ❤️ We attended , the place where my photography journey began back in 2012 during the Easter Service for For King and Country. What started as a hobby turned into a career and brought me back this weekend from Ohio to photograph a Glacier elopement 🏔️.

We went with some of our best friends, who we actually met at Fresh Life back in 2012. It was such a joy to catch up with many brothers and sisters from our time living in Montana and attending Fresh Life ❤️.

The experience was so nostalgic, like a homecoming of sorts. The message was 🔥 as always, and the worship moved me to tears, reminding me of how great our God is. If this felt like a homecoming, I can only imagine how much more incredible it will be when we finally get to heaven, to be with all our brothers and sisters and our good, good Father!

08/10/2024

Congrats and .p.hayes 🏔️ 🌲 Made me so excited that you asked me to come out to GNP in Montana to document your beautiful day. Eric and I are so happy for you both!

.eric.simonton

07/10/2024

Wedding Day Sneak Peek
Guy Kolberg + Cassy Haffner
06/29/2024
Glendive, Montana

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07/10/2024

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day Mitch Ebert and the newest dad in the Fam Eric Simonton ! Love you guys!

03/19/2024

📣 Attention South Carolina Friends! 📣

I’m in talks with some previous clients about returning this Spring for photoshoots, but I really need some solid commitments before I book travel and accommodations.

If so, I’ll be offering weeknight full 60 minute sessions around Spartanburg, likely at Milliken where I know the lighting so well. No studio sessions, but I’m open to shooting on someone’s property or farm upon request.

On Sunday, I’ll plan on hosting an evening of mini sessions for those who prefer something shorter.

Sessions will be available the week of April 21st. Since Crash Crescendo is the following weekend, I won’t be scheduling any sessions during that time.

To help me gauge serious interest, please comment or DM me the word “mini” or “full”, and I’ll send you more details about that particular session. Thank you, and I hope to see you all soon! ❤️

03/18/2024

Now is the time to book your Spring Family or Mommy & Me Sessions before Mother's Day!

Last year the first week of April (here in Ohio) was the best for catching some pretty blooms. Just message me your email address if you'd like more details on my packages and availability.

01/29/2024

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12/26/2023

Already fatigued from a bunch of wall balls, ghds, and lunges she picks up the 12-10 win over her pickleball opponent .eric.simonton for the first time in history 🏆 you’re next!